LS6 2JR is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from New Huddersfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 2JR offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 2JR are sourced from Output Area E00058834 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 2JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 2JR.
242
27
£ 43,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 2JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
71% of homes in LS6 2JR are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 2JR. The average age is 26.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 2JR is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Quarry Mount Primary School
Leeds City Academy
West Oaks School
Brudenell Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Alder Tree Primary Academy
Little London Community Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Woodhouse Cricket Club1.0 km
- The Eldon0.5 km
- Jubilee Social Club0.5 km
- Mine0.9 km
- The Primrose0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Popinas0.8 km
- Our Place0.8 km
- Caldo Coffee0.4 km
- Catering Leeds (Quarry Mount C C)0.1 km
- Interfaith Vegan Alliance0.1 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Bento King0.4 km
- Friends Of Food0.4 km
- Fortune Cookie0.5 km
- Luckys0.5 km
- Mahmoods0.5 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Booze Bin0.8 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Deliveroo Hop0.8 km
- LS2 Store0.5 km
- McColls0.1 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- One Stop0.1 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.5 km
- Leeds2.2 km
- Headingley2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhouse Street0.1 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.3 km
- Melville Road0.3 km
- Hyde Park Corner0.3 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS62JR · Data under Open Government Licence